📱 BMTC's Namma BMTC 2.0 App is now on iPhone

BMTC has rolled out the 'Namma BMTC 2.0' app to iPhone users for digital public transport access. This app provides services like digital tickets, live bus tracking, and journey planning for commuters. The update follows the initial Android launch and was unveiled by CM D.K. Shivakumar recently. The platform aims to make transport services convenient, connected, and cashless for the public. Users can now download it from the Apple App Store starting September 19, 2026.

🚨 ED takes IAS officer and intermediary in KPSC scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and intermediary Basavaraj Kannale into custody for questioning. This action took place in Bengaluru concerning the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in KPSC recruitment. The custody transfer happened late Friday night, September 18, 2026, following their arrest by the Karnataka CID. Investigators are scrutinizing financial trails and communications linked to the recruitment process during Gangwar's tenure. The probe continues to examine alleged transactions, including the use of 13 bank accounts.

✈️ Air India flight diverted from Kathmandu route

An Air India flight heading to Kathmandu turned back to Delhi after encountering a technical issue. The incident occurred while the aircraft was approaching Nepali airspace. Flight AI219, an A320-214, departed New Delhi at 2:42 pm IST. The diversion happened after the aircraft was airborne over Lucknow. Details regarding the passengers and the technical problem are still being confirmed. ✈️

😟 KPSC recruitment scam allegations surface in Karnataka

A controversy has erupted regarding a KPSC recruitment scam involving a daughter's job opportunity. The allegations point to a leak in the veterinary examination paper. This issue is currently causing significant debate within Karnataka. The specifics of the leak and the impact on the recruitment process are under scrutiny. Authorities are expected to investigate these serious claims further. 😟

📱 OnePlus 13s 512GB variant drops in India

OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 13s in India with a new configuration. This specific model features 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The launch details were shared recently, making the phone available to consumers. This addition expands the premium options for users looking for high performance. Future updates and pricing strategies from OnePlus are awaited by tech enthusiasts.

🗳️ Farmer's daughter Riya Chhawdi wins DUSU Secretary post

Riya Chhawdi has been elected as the DUSU Secretary after contesting on the ABVP panel. She hails from Modband village in Badarpur, Delhi, and is currently studying at Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi. The election results declared on Saturday saw ABVP secure three of the four central posts, with Chhawdi winning with 21,650 votes. Her campaign focused on women’s safety and improving student accommodation facilities. She will now take charge as a newly elected student representative for the 2026-27 term.

🔬 Why blond hair darkens as kids grow up

Some children's blonde hair naturally darkens as they age, which is most visible during puberty. This change involves the interaction of heredity, pigment cells, and hormonal shifts within the hair follicles. The darkening is often seen around the ages of 10 to 13 years old. Hormonal changes like estrogens and androgens might stimulate more eumelanin production in these kids. Scientists are still figuring out the exact genes controlling this darkening process.

🎾 Tennis player Yash Dabas becomes new DUSU President

Yash Dabas, an ABVP candidate, has been elected the new President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) for the 2026-27 session. He secured 24,576 votes, defeating NSUI candidate Vijay Meena in a tight race across Delhi University. Dabas, who was a tennis player representing the University of Delhi, focused his campaign on student safety and accommodation issues. This victory comes after DUSU polls were held on Friday with a 40.46% turnout among over 1.51 lakh eligible voters. He will now lead the student body, promising action on campus safety following recent tragedies. 🎾

🧐 Extra Vitamin D Might Not Be Worth It

Vitamin D is crucial for health, as a lack of it causes rickets, a bone softening disease. Interest in supplements rises as sunlight fades around the autumn equinox on September 23rd. While some theories suggested cancer or heart benefits, three major trials found no detectable advantages in thousands of people. A 2022 editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed no effect on cancer or heart health. Therefore, only those with specific risk factors should consider supplements, while others can skip them. 🧐

🏝️ Mauritius has natural seven-colored sand dunes

A strange patch of dirt with seven distinct colors was found in the Chamarel village of Mauritius. This unique feature is a result of a geological reaction on the volcanic island. Over millennia, tropical weather broke down basalt rock, leaving iron and aluminum behind. These heavy metals naturally repel each other, keeping the stripes sharp even when mixed. The packed particles also make the dunes surprisingly resistant to heavy tropical rain.

🌍 Lost Continent Gondwana Fragments Found

An international team, led by Chinese scientists, discovered fragments of the ancient land mass Gondwana buried under modern continents. This research, published in Science Advances, suggests Gondwana was significantly larger than previously understood. The study indicates that geological activity related to Gondwana helped trigger the Cambrian explosion. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Curtin University, and Zhejiang Lab conducted the work. Future research will likely build on these findings about Earth's early crust.